atravessar
to cross, to go through
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɐtɾɐvɨˈsaɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese cities, pedestrian crossings are called 'passadeira' (Portugal) or 'faixa de pedestres' (Brazil). 'Atravessar' is also used figuratively for going through difficult times: 'O país atravessa uma crise' (The country is going through a crisis).
📝 Example Sentences
Atravessa a rua com cuidado.
Cross the street carefully.
Atravessámos uma fase difícil.
We went through a difficult phase.